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Antique Pumpkin and Cucumber Botanical Prints, Garden Fruits, Germany 1852 This visually striking two-plate set illustrates pumpkins, gourds, and cucumbers, … Read more Antique Pumpkin and Cucumber Botanical Prints, Garden Fruits, Germany 1852 This visually striking two-plate set illustrates pumpkins, gourds, and cucumbers, taken from Carl Gustav Calwer’s agricultural atlas published in Stuttgart in 1852. The plates show fruits at different stages of growth, accompanied by vines, leaves, and blossoms, rendered with careful attention to texture and form. The bold shapes and rich hand coloring give these images strong decorative impact. Calwer’s illustrations balance scientific accuracy with an almost painterly presence, making this set particularly appealing for kitchen interiors, dining rooms, or hospitality spaces. Together, the two plates form a cohesive study of cultivated garden fruits central to European kitchen gardens of the 19th century. Condition report Age-related toning with scattered foxing and occasional darker spots, mainly in margins. Colors remain vivid. from bound volumes. Framing tips Best framed as a pair with generous mats. Dark green, black, or walnut frames enhance contrast and depth. Technique: Hand-colored lithograph Maker: Carl Gustav Calwer, Stuttgart, 1852 See less
- Dimensions
- 8.27ʺW × 10.24ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Still Life
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Age-related toning with … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Age-related toning with scattered foxing and occasional darker spots, mainly in margins. Colors remain vivid. From bound volumes. less
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